From ‘Dishy Rishi’ to ‘silver fox’ Dr Hilary – the ‘corona-crushes’ that have become unlikely pin-ups during lockdown

Lauren Hill-Roger

Apr 17 2020, 10:43 ET

Updated: Apr 17 2020, 13:19 ET

THEY'RE the politicians, medics and fitness instructors many people rarely see in day to day life, but as coronavirus continues to grip Britain, the likes of Rishi Sunak and Dr Hilary Jones are enjoying a very unlikely moment as the country's top pin-ups.

When Sunak posted an Instagram snap of himself in a grey hoodie recently, sporting his trademark black glasses, social media went into meltdown with the hashtag #dishyrishi as women everywhere lusted after the young chancellor of the exchequer - and he's not alone.

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Rishi Sunak sent social media followers into meltdown with this photo recentlyCredit: Instagram

While one woman admitted to being ‘insanely attracted to his hands’ on Twitter, another chipped in that the amount of books he had on his shelves was a serious turn on.

And Sunak, who turns 40 next month, isn’t the only Tory totty topping the polls for dream ‘isolation partner’ – a term coined for everyone from your spouse and your children to your family pet.

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Dr Hilary and his daily reassurances have won him some adoring fansCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Forget Hollywood crushes, the men the nation are currently crushing on are smart, reassuring and hopeful.

Here we take a look at the unlikely pandemic pin-ups giving us a much-needed morale boost.

Rishi Sunak

Rising Tory superstar and the face of the Furlough Scheme – the coronavirus job retention scheme allowing workers to retain 80% of their wages – Sunak has been the subject of some serious swooning recently.

Rishi Sunak is a regular presence at the press briefingsCredit: Instagram

One Twitter fan praised his ‘reassuring’ and ‘confident’ manner, while another admitted they couldn’t resist an ‘authoritative’ man in a ‘properly tailored suit and tie’.

The son of a GP and a chemist who moved to the UK from Punjab in the 1960s, 39-year-old Sunak is married to Akshata Murthy, the daughter of an Indian billionaire, and the couple have two daughters, Krishna and Anoushka.

The family live in North Yorkshire but also have an impressive £10 million property portfolio across the UK and the US.

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Sunak is a cook too - further elevating his pin-up status at the momentCredit: Instagram

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Sunak is happily married to Akshata Murthy

Despite being worth a predicted £200 million, he’s a family man at heart and ditches any parties in favour of family BBQs, a Yorkshire brew and cuddling cute animals. What’s not to love?

Dr Hilary

Mr ‘pandemic pin-up’ himself, Dr Hilary Jones has been a reassuring presence on Good Morning Britain, sharing his expert knowledge with a dashing smile.

Dubbed a ‘delicious doctor’ and a ‘silver fox’, the GP has been dishing out advice to readers of The Sun during the crisis.

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Dr Hilary is no stranger to a flashy outfit on a night outCredit: Getty Images - Getty

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Dr Hilary's wife Dee is impressed with his new pin-up stardomCredit: Twitter

“Is it wrong to have a little crush on Dr Hilary Jones? There’s something about him!” added another.

Chris Whitty

As chief medical officer, Chris Whitty has become the face of the pandemic.

Previously largely unrecognisable to the general public, Whitty has been thrown into the limelight in the government’s warning and advice adverts.

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Dedicating his life to his profession, Whitty is unmarried and does not have any childrenCredit: Rex Features

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Chris Whitty's knowledge amid the pandemic has got him a lot of female fans - including one that wants to marry himCredit: AFP or licensors

And while Whitty, who turns 54 next week, has never set out to be a heartthrob, there was a huge backlash after cruel Twitter trolls commented on his looks while he attempted to save lives with his outstanding expert knowledge.

One admirer on social media called him "a man of exceptional insight and intellect", while another swooned: “He’s so intelligent and adorable that I want to marry him.”

Dedicating his life to his profession, Whitty is unmarried and does not have any children.

Dominic Raab

Currently taking over prime ministerial duties from Boris Johnson while he recovers from Covid-19, Dominic Raab has been leading our country since April 6.

His increased presence during Downing Street’s evening briefings has also meant that he’s fast becoming a ‘guilty crush’ for many women tuning in at home.

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Dominic Raab has been leading our country since April 6 and he's become a serious crush for manyCredit: AFP or licensors

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Raab has been appearing more recently in Boris Johnson's placeCredit: Crown Copyright

“There’s something about Dominic Raab. I think I fancy him a bit. He’s so calming,” another agreed.

Raab, 46, is also dedicated to keeping himself in shape and is a black belt in karate and a fan of boxing.

He is married to Brazilian marketing executive, Erika, who he met at a party in 2002 while working at the Foreign Office and Raab romantically proposed on Christmas Eve in 2004.

The couple have two sons – Peter and Joshua, and live in picturesque Thames Ditton, Surrey.

Dr Alex George

Dishy doc Alex George first found fame on ITV’s Love Island in 2018 and despite initially failing to find love on the reality show, the A&E doctor now has legions of female fans.

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Dr Alex George may not have found love on Love Island, but he has legions of fans nowCredit: Rex Features

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Dr Alex's efforts in hospital are being hugely appreciated by his fansCredit: Instagram

He’s currently working on the NHS frontline, caring for Covid-19 patients on the Intensive Care Unit at Lewisham Hospital in London, and admitted recently he sometimes comes home in tears.

Earlier this week, the gorgeous doc posted an Instagram picture of himself with his Love Island promo picture taped to his blue scrubs, admitting the first patient had said: “I am actually not sure what is scarier."

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Credit: Instagram

Dr Alex is now hugely loved up with girlfriend Amelia BathWhen he’s not bravely battling on the frontline, self-confessed mum’s boy Alex, 29 is a huge fan of supercars and is currently loved up with his stunning girlfriend, Ibiza Weekender star Amelia Bath, 24.

The pair have been dating since the end of 2018 but Alex has chosen to self-isolate during the pandemic.

Joe Wicks

Dubbed the ‘nation’s PE teacher’, celebrity fitness coach Joe, 33, has amassed 2.2 million followers on his You Tube channel and has just broken a Guinness World Record after one of his live-streamed classes was viewed by 955,158 viewers.

Often topless and showing off his bulging biceps, it’s little surprise Joe has also wooed an impressive female following with millions of mums tuning in to his sweaty workouts.

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Joe Wicks' PE workouts have taken the country by stormCredit: Instagram

“Just done the Joe Wicks workout and dammm I have a crush. He makes me want to work,” tweeted one follower, while another mum added: “I thought the best strategy was for me to have a cup of tea and watch Joe Wicks get all hot and sweaty.”

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